Vernacular wisdom: the basis of formulating compatible living environment in Oman

Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita and Shuichi, Hokoi and Takagi, Nozomi (2012) Vernacular wisdom: the basis of formulating compatible living environment in Oman. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 68. pp. 637-648. ISSN 1877-0428

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Abstract

Vernacular architecture has been accepted as a product that has its roots both in culture and climate. This paper examines the architectural elements of Omani houses to outline the responses towards culture and climate by analysis of house samples and survey responses. The survey gathered data on the attitude and behavior of the inhabitants with evidences of set point temperature, operating hours and thermal sensation. The results of the analysis on design parameters of vernacular and contemporary houses and the current behavior and attitude of occupants suggested the basis of formulating compatible living environment in Oman.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2995/33103
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Vernacular architecture; contemporary houses; socio-culture; climate
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA1 General T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TH Building construction > TH6014 Environmental engineering.
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture
Depositing User:	Dr Noor Hanita Abdul Majid
Date Deposited:	04 Dec 2013 15:32
Last Modified:	17 Jul 2014 11:30
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/33103

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